About GMetrix

The GMetrix platform provides tools that help more than 10 million users prepare for exams. Collectively, users have taken more than 96 million GMetrix practice tests. In addition to practice tests, GMetrix offers more than 2 million courses to support learning across a wide range of topics.


As a teacher using the GMetrix platform, this document is intended to help you understand the features and tools available to you. It covers accessing the platform, creating GMetrix Classrooms, managing content and students, creating reports, and more.


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Our Mission

We strive to provide students and professionals seeking certification with the best possible chance of success by offering high-quality and effective test prep specifically designed to align with certification objectives.


Who We Are

GMetrix was created to fulfill the demand for high-quality practice tests that aid people studying for Microsoft Office certifications. Since then, we have grown to provide highly effective test preparation resources for a variety of other certifications. Over a decade and a half later, students and professionals worldwide have completed millions of practice tests with GMetrix.


Getting Started

Sign In

To sign into the Administrator Portal, visit manage.gmetrix.net. Sign in using the Administrator Account credentials provided by your school or district.


Home

When you first sign in, you'll be taken to the portal's Home view. Here you'll find common actions and features. Navigate the portal using the sidebar on the left side of the page.


Classroom Setup


Classrooms provide grouping and tracking features to help you organize students and manage content. Each Classroom has a unique Classroom Code that students use to access assigned products and learning content in the Student Portal.


Create a Classroom

  1. Select Classrooms from the sidebar.
  2. Select the New Classroom button in the upper left.
  3. A new window appears. Choose the content you want to add from the list of available products.
    • Use the filters or search bar to find content.
    • Use the arrows to expand categories and select individual items.
    • Content includes Courses, Practice Exams, and more.
  4. Select Next.
  5. Enter the Classroom details:
    • Name: Enter a name for the Classroom.
    • Identifier (optional): Customize the beginning of the Classroom Code.
    • Available Uses: Limit the number of times the Classroom Code can be redeemed.
    • Instructors (optional): Assign users with an Administrator Account as Classroom instructors.
    • Description: Add a brief description.
  6. Configure additional options:
    • No Limit: Allows as many students as available licenses permit.
    • Limit: Allows teachers to decide how many students can be added. This can be changed throughout the year as needed.
  7. Select Create to save the new Classroom.


Customize and Use Your Classroom


There are four tabs available in each Classroom: Details, Content, Students, and Reports.

  • Details: Shows the Classroom Code students use to join the Classroom, remaining uses, and other general information.
  • Content: Lets you customize the content assigned to the Classroom.
  • Students: Lets you manage students within in the Classroom.
  • Reports: Lets you run detailed reports.


Select the Content tab to customize your Classroom's content.

  • Select the Edit button (pencil icon), to configure content parameters, such as start and end date, max exam attempts, and testing modes.
  • If available, select the Download button next to an item to access teacher resources for that content.


Add Content

You can add, remove, or modify content in the Content tab.


  1. From the sidebar, select Classrooms.
  2. Select Details next to the Classroom you want to manage.
  3. In the Content tab, select Add Content.
  4. A list of available Programs appears. Use the arrows to expand Programs and select which content you want to add.
  5. Select Save.
  6. Review the selected content, then select the Save button in the upper right.


Add Students

There are two ways students can be added to a Classroom:

  1. Classroom Tool: Students can be added manually when viewing a Classroom:
    • In the Students tab, select New Student.
    • Add new students individually or import a list of multiple students.
  2. Classroom Code: Students can join the Classroom themselves using a Classroom Code.
    • Find the Classroom Code in the Details tab of the Classroom. You can copy it and share it with your students.
    • Students can sign in to the Student Portal at https://gmetrix.net and redeem the code by selecting Redeem Code from the Student Portal sidebar.


Student Interaction


Students can sign in to Student Portal at https://gmetrix.net using a Student Account. If you added them manually, you will need to provide them with their username and password. Otherwise, they can create a new account and redeem the Classroom Code.

  • If your school uses an LMS such as Canvas, it can be linked to GMetrix. If linked, students can access the content directly through your LMS.


Students that are added to a Classroom can find assigned content in the Home view of the Student Portal:

  1. In the Student Portal sidebar, select Home to see available Programs.
  2. Select a Program to view available content. Then select Start next to the desired content.


Direct your students to which content you would like them to use and when.


GMetrix Desktop Application

Some content requires the GMetrix Skills Management System (SMS) desktop application. It should already be available on school computers. If a student is using a personal computer, they will need to choose Download SMS from the Student Portal sidebar and install the application.


Reports


GMetrix offers reporting options in the Administrator Portal to help manage and track student progress. Once students have access to content, use reports to track progress, monitor exam scores, and gauge mastery of learning objectives.

Create a Report

  1. In the Administrator Portal (manage.gmetrix.net), select Reports from the sidebar.
  2. Select Create.
  3. Choose which report type you want and use the filters to set report parameters.
  4. The report will populate and can be exported for further sorting and analysis.


Recommended reports include:

  • Student Test Results
  • Objectives Breakdown
  • Course Usage Reports
  • Student Progress Reports

Classroom Reports

You can also create reports from within a Classroom:

  1. From the sidebar, select Classrooms.
  2. Select Details next to the Classroom you want to manage.
  3. Select the Reports tab.
  4. Choose which filters to use, then select Apply Filters.


Learning Tools

GMetrix offers several tools and features to promote learning, including Custom Tests and Study Guides.

Custom Tests


Custom Tests are a great way to challenge students based on student data and learning gaps.

  1. In the Administrator Portal (manage.gmetrix.net), select Custom Tests from the sidebar.
  2. Select Create New Test.
  3. Fill in the required information, then select Create New Test.
    • You can choose which products you want to cover.
    • A list of questions will be provided based on your choices.
    • Choose which questions you want to add to the test.
    • Specify a time limit and how many questions are shown to students in each attempt.
    • Select the Submit button to confirm your choices.


Study Guides


The Study Guide feature reinforces learning by providing recommendations based on test scores and progress. Study Guides are a student facing tool available to any student who has a CertPrep practice exam.

  • After completing Practice Exams, the Study Guide provides guidance and recommendations.
  • Students can access the Study Guide from within a Program. Programs are accessed in the Home view of the Student Portal.
  • The Study Guide shows students their strengths and weaknesses by objective, and helps direct them where to study within their materials.
  • When students take Practice Exams, encourage them to complete all the available exams
    • Students should focus on passing Practice Exams in Training Mode, before moving on to Testing Mode.


Resources & Support

Teacher Resources

Many GMetrix Courses are accompanied by Teacher Resources. These can typically be found in your Classrooms:

  1. In the Administrator Portal (manage.gmetrix.net), select Classrooms from the sidebar.
  2. Select Details next to a Classroom, then select the Content tab.
  3. From the list of content, select a Course. If available, resources will be displayed to the right in the Instructor Resourcessection.
    • Select a resource to view or download it.


Support Tools and Options

If you need additional support:

  • Browse Documentation: Search the GMetrix Knowledge Base for articles related to your needs.
  • Watch Tutorials: Visit the GMetrix YouTube channel to review training videos.
  • Attend a Webinar: Find and attend a webinar using the events calendar in the Administrator Portal's Home view.
  • Contact Us: Submit a ticket at support.gmetrix.net or call (801) 323-5800.